The Damar Hamlin incident is still fresh in the minds of the NFL universe. And all the fans are curious to know the reason the young Buffalo Bills safety’s heart stopped in the middle of the field. That curiosity has given birth to numerous conspiracy theories in a short span of time. And the question was bound to come to Hamlin at some point in time.
Hamlin failure to detail the important question has made the fans suspicious of his death theory. And it has surely brought forward some strong opinions.
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Damar Hamlin would like to stay away
Damar Hamlin wants to stay away from the details of what happened on that fateful January day. Former NFL defensive end Michael Strahan asked Hamlin about what the doctors told him regarding what happened to his heart.
“Ummm,” Hamlin paused for several seconds. “That’s something I’m going to stay away from,” the Bills safety then told Strahan on ‘Good Morning America’.
His answer has made several fans suspicious about the whole incident. All kinds of theories are floating around in the NFL universe about that fateful day. Here are some fan reactions.
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This fan wants Hamlin to reconsider and tell his story.
I hope he reconsiders & shares his story
— Kimberly Klacik (@kimKBaltimore) February 14, 2023
Another fan thinks they know the reason why the young safety is not speaking up.
It’s because he’s probably under an NDA. The league goes through a LOT to make a very clear and public message they’re aware of the safety concerns surrounding the sport. Having Damar doing interviews saying “because I took a hard hit” isn’t optimal in that context.
— Vincent Marshall (@VMarshall_82) February 15, 2023
This fan has another theory for Hamlin not speaking up about the reason.
Hush money.
— Matthew Loop (@matthewloop) February 15, 2023
This fan loves the dramatic pause in the answer.
Genius dramatic pause! I love it. Effective communication in my book.
— Jessica Vaugn (@JessicaVaugn) February 14, 2023
Another fan pokes fun at the conspiracy theories about him being a body double.
Weird. I don’t see any right wing loons saying this is a double & that he’s dead. Keep moving those goal posts you rubes😂😂😂😂
— Coach Danny Cage (@TheDannyCage) February 15, 2023
This fan jumped into Hamlin’s defense for the answer.
In his defense, it might not be the easiest subject to talk about yet cause, he practically died. Some questions more than others might very well bring up that thought, that memory of the moment the curtains came down.
— Chaz Einriech (@ChazEinriech) February 14, 2023
Another fan thinks he didn’t want to say anything about the hit.
I feel like he didn’t want to say anything negative about Tee Higgins. TH didn’t deserve any of the flack after what happened and it looked to me like he is still trying to keep him out of this. I applaud him if that’s what he was doing.
— Lillian Anton (@lillian_anton) February 14, 2023
Ever since Hamlin collapsed on the field early in January this year, the internet is rife with all kinds of theories. Many fans have blamed the incident on the side effects of the COVID-19 vaccine. Whatever might have transpired, the events of that day in Cincinnati are still fresh in the minds of the fans.
The days filled with fear
The Bills took on the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2, 2023, at the Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Damar Hamlin went down in the first quarter of the game after a tackle with the Bengals WR Tee Higgins. The medics rushed him to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, where he regained consciousness a few days later.
Those few days were filled with a lot of fear and anxiety. Prayers came in from all directions and he is doing well now. However, it is still not clear if he will come back to play football. Will Hamlin or the doctors come out and clear the air around what exactly happened that day?
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